It seems like every bodybuilding generation has its own version of the “biggest man” in the sport. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, that position was filled by Ronnie Coleman, whose massive 295-pound ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini International Contest Preview
The 2023 Bikini International competition is set for March 3-4, 2023, at the Battelle Grand Ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. The contest will feature 10 of the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the Classic Physique Division at the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic Classic Physique (ACCP) contest is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023, in the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For the first ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Strongman Exercises (and Alternatives) for Beastly Strength
In many ways, the sport of strongman is the Wild West of strength training. Where other sports have rigid rulesets and nuanced technical parameters that can invalidate a lift, strongman takes the reins ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Strong shoulders stand out. From the beach to the bodybuilding stage, we know how much of a difference it can make to train your shoulder muscles properly — and that’s without even mentioning the myriad of ... Continue Reading
Best Macros Calculator for Tracking Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
Proper nutrition goes beyond just counting calories. Whether you want to build muscle, lose fat, or push your performance in the weight room, the quality and composition of what you eat matters just as ... Continue Reading
Darwin Uribe Withdraws from 2023 Arnold Classic Physique Contest
The 2023 Arnold Classic Physique contest roster is now set at seven competitors. On Feb. 21, 2023, Darwin Uribe announced that he withdrew from the competition, scheduled for Mar. 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Clarence Kennedy Compares His “Natty and Enhanced” Squat Strength
On Feb.15, 2023, weightlifter Clarence Kennedy posted a YouTube video titled "Natty vs Enhanced (Squat Numbers)." The footage depicts Kennedy squatting his prior 1-rep max for a set of 10 reps, with the ... Continue Reading
KOS Greens Powder Review
Getting your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables can be challenging, but greens powders — like the KOS Show Me the Greens powder — can effectively add more greens, fruits, and vegetables ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Preview
The 2023 Arnold Classic is set to take place on the weekend of Mar. 2-5, 2023, in the Batelle Grand room of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. This is the first pro Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
11 Best Protein Powders for Muscle Gain in 2025, Reviewed and Approved by RDN
Protein is among the most widely used supplements for muscle gain, and for good reason. While it’s much easier to hit your daily requirements for carbs and fat, many athletes struggle to consume enough ... Continue Reading
Kheycie Romero (100KG) Sets Three All-Time Raw World Records at 2023 Ghost Clash 2
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (100 KG) scored a raw total of 617.5 kilograms (1,360.9 pounds) for a new all-time world record raw total at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 ... Continue Reading
Poll: Most BarBend Newsletter Readers Hit the Gym Four Days Per Week
During an online poll conducted in The BarBend Newsletter on Jan. 9, 2023, we asked readers to tell us how many days they hit the gym each week. Turns out, a(slim) majority of respondents go to the gym ... Continue Reading
Crazy True Story of Obstacle Course Racing (w/Matt B. Davis)
Today I’m talking to Matt B. Davis, the founder and driving force behind Obstacle Racing Media, the web’s number one source for all things OCR, Hyrox, and more. Matt and I have a lot in common: We’re both ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Japan Pro Results: Nittaya Kongthun Wins Bikini Division
Bodybuilding is alight in 2023. Competitors from all over the world are beginning to take the stage in hopes of qualifying for and making it to the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition; the most prestigious ... Continue Reading
Training, Nutrition, and Joint Supplements: 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Bones & Joints Strong
You can’t build a house without strong framing. Your bones and joints work the same way — when you run, lift, or roll around in the yard with your kids, they enable you to move and perform how you ... Continue Reading
How To Train Your Back For Maximum Hypertrophy
The back is an extremely juicy piece of real estate for muscle growth. Not only does it have some of the largest muscles in your body, but it’s also composed of many smaller parts. Altogether this offers ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Fran Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
In most strength sports, you measure your progress with one-rep maxes and carefully calculated sets and reps. In CrossFit, you assess yourself by repeatedly pushing as hard as you can, as fast as you can. ... Continue Reading
LIT Strength Machine Review, Tested by Fitness Experts
While the LIT Strength Machine is one of the best rowing machines we’ve tested, its versatile design also functions as a Pilates reformer and strength trainer. With attachments like resistance bands, ... Continue Reading
Garden of Life CEO Jordan Rubin and Mike O’Hearn On Leading By Example and Proper Nutrition
The 33rd episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Feb. 17, 2023, was a return to nutrition focus. The show's namesake was joined by the founder and CEO ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Sumo Goblet Squat — Benefits, Form, Variations, and More
A good leg day should, incontestably, include some form of squat. Most people, whether they do front squats or back squats, work with the barbell. Barbell squats are all well and good — they teach you one ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Weighted Vests, Picked by Trainers and Coaches
Want to upgrade your fitness regimen, but don’t have the space for home gym equipment like a squat rack, cardio machine, or free weights? Fear not. The best weighted vests can help you add resistance to an ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Japan Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Japan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled to take place on the weekend of Feb. 18-19 in Kawasaki, Japan. Twelve IFBB Pro League Bikini competitors are set to compete, and this year’s ... Continue Reading
Who and How to Watch the 2023 Ghost Clash II Powerlifting Meet
The first major powerlifting event of 2023 will occur in the Sunshine State. The 2023 WRPF Ghost Clash II will occur on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Tank Brewing Company in Miami, ... Continue Reading